It’s ...
been cold already, with some rain, and windy during the past weeks but beautiful the last few weekends. These pics below are of our last summer hurrah- Labor Day Weekend at Port A on the Gulf Coast of TX. Fall is here now.
Cate's first time seeing and feeling the ocean (Gulf).
She loved playing in the water.
We went on an island hike. Saw lots of nature. Kids felt tortured.
Outside on our Turkey Ranch...
The ground is parched with dry grass and leaves blowing everywhere this fall. Our stock pond is the smallest (driest) I've ever seen it but I still love my frequent walks around it. My husband is working to train our newest horse, a pony for Mary that she named S’mores. I have such a love/hate relationship with the horses...
From the bookshelves...
Marilyn Shannon’s Fertility, Cycles, & Nutrition.
I love this book and use it a lot personally and with students (because it’s practical yet thoroughly researched), recently gave one to a student couple as a wedding gift. Trouble shooting for irregular or erratic cycles. Time-tested and research-based nutrition advice, including a basic bread (machine) recipe.With my hands...
Several loaves of my own (Cycle) Healthy Zucchini Bread made with half wheat flour, half sugar & local honey to sweeten, lots of fresh zucchini, half the oil, protein from yogurt & pecans, and ground flax. And it’s still moist and delicious. A favorite of my older boys- don’t tell them the full name.
In my head...
Our monthly Married Couples Group has been meeting for over a year and we are so grateful for that group of friends. We’re on our second good book- Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love by Edward Sri. Started with Forever by Jackie & Angel Francois. Such a fun read with your spouse and to talk over with friends- one chapter had us all share our meeting/dating/engagement stories.
Our NFP student couples, from our previous and current class series. Their openness and hard work has been inspiring. Also, the "Ask Christopher West" podcast. I love the dynamic between the Wests. Wendy West's gentle wisdom and love washes over me when I listen.
the Fall Silobration in Waco with my mom and Cate. Finally, Magnolia! Fun but also very... sterile?...feeling to me.
I love, love, love this pic of catethegreat.
Of holidays and holy days...
Mark's 11th birthday pool party.
And the big eleven year old as St. Augustine on All Saint's Day at school. The Fifth Grade puts together a presentation for the entire school.
A Prayer for this Fall...
St. Therese's feast day is in the fall, Oct. 1. As is John Paul the Great's, Oct. 22.
Merciful Father, in the name of our lovable Jesus, my Mother Mary, and all the Saints, I ask you to set me on fire with Your Spirit of Love and to grant me the grace of making you deeply loved.
~St. Therese
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